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Ferrets for Adoption in the Carolinas
Disclaimer
These listings are offered as a courtesy for those who foster ferrets or who need to find their ferrets new homes. TriFL itself is not a rescue organization, although we do help support Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven. TriFL makes no claims about these ferrets, and all screening and adoptions are between the current owner and the potential adopter.
Getting Listed or Unlisted
If you would like to have a ferret added to this page, please e-mail the webmaster at webmaster@trifl.org with needhomes listing in the subject line. Please include the ferret's name, age, vaccination status, any known medical problems, color, any notable quirks (such as if the ferret doesn't get along with other ferrets), and your contact information as you want it listed here. Please include your location. If you have a JPEG or GIF image of the adoptable ferret, please include it as an attachment in your e-mail message. Commercial ads from breeders will NOT be accepted. PLEASE let me know when your notice can be removed!
Flash and Suzy (probably Raleigh)
These two come with a 6 ft cage and all the trimmings. Flash - 3 year old male. Dark chocolate sable and deaf. He's a lap ferret. Suzie - 3 year old female. DEW. Also very sweet tempered.Stella (Raleigh, NC)
Stella is a 6 month old gem! She was surrendered due to the college student who bought her no longer being able to care for her. She is a big, bouncing baby girl! She loves to play with people and is very, very gentle. She is just getting used to new ferrets but seems to like playing with everyone! She would be the perfect addition to any home.
Yoda (Wake Forest, NC)
Yoda is a one and 1/2? year old ferrett who has been left by his owner in a vacant rental. I have taken him in to help but do not wish to keep him. I don't know vaccine status but the pet shop said he is a marshal ferret that is nuetered. He is alone but from what I can tell a very sweet guy.He does cuddle with my daughter and sleeps in her arms, he is really a sweet animal and I wish him the best He does not bite or nip, plays well with the cat and dog. I can't seem to get him to eat any treats but eats his food well. The owner left him in his cage, it is three stories with a slide and hammock. Please feel free to take it with him. I have a huge bag of food and all supplies.Contact: Rebecca at disneyfan72@gmail.com. [11 May 2008]
Four Ferrets (Oakboro, NC)
I'm fostering 4 ferrets for a small dog/cat rescue that is having to shut its doors. They were seized from a hoarder. They have either been handled roughly or not handled at all in their former lives. These furkids have been through a lot and deserve patient and understanding forever homes. I would keep them myself but I already have 4 ferrets of my own, 2 shelties, a guinea pig and a bunny. I'm at my limit.
Ralph - approx 2 year old white male with dark gray guard hairs. He can be rough with the smaller ferrets and has some nipping and trust issues that the foster mom is working on.
Picture: Ralph
Whisper - approx 1 year old very petite albino female. She also has some nipping and trust issues that I'm working on as well. She is Willows best friend and I'd like to see these two go together.
Picture: Whisper
Blinky - approx 2 year old blind white male. He does great once he learns the layout of a room (but has to relearn if you move furniture). He will come to the treat plate for his ferretone if I tap the plate so he can hear it. He used to freeze if I picked him up but he's becoming much more comfortable.
Echo - approx 2 year old albino male. He has been with Blinky for the past few months and I think they might be best together. He is very playful and dooks all over the ferret room.
Picture: Blinky and Echo
It only took 3 days to litterbox train these ferrets (they were kept in pine shavings) and they are now very reliable with the litterbox. (Not a 100% but I don't know a single ferret who is 100% with the box) Since these ferrets have been through so much and are leaning to heal together, I'd prefer if they stay in pairs but if you are looking for a companion for a ferret you already have, we can talk about it. If you have room in your home and heart for a pair of these special ferrets please email foster mom Greta at gsalem@windstream.net Because of their nipping issues, I'd prefer homes without young children. Small adoption fee per pair. I will not ship.Contact: Greta at gsalem@windstream.net. [updated 26 May 2008]
Gizmo, Gargomel, and Falcor (North Raleigh, NC) I would love to add a listing for my three boys who deserve a better quality of life. Gizmo is a 2.5-year-old sable male, very gentle and loving, not up to date on vaccines. Gargomel is a 2-year-old black sable male, destructive with most household items and not good for children, up to date on rabies only (received 3/08). Falcor is an albino male, age unknown, not up to date on vaccines, very hyper and difficult to hold still for nail trims but a sweet, sweet guy. Falcor has lost hair on his tail before, but currently it has grown back. I do not know his adrenal status. I can get rabies vaccines for Falcor and Gizmo if this helps. I will only give this loving trio to one home; I do not want them separated.
Rudy, Tudy, and Scooter (special needs) (Raleigh, NC) I have three ferrets: Rudy 6yrs old, with adrenal disease; Tudy 6yrs old; and Scooter 3yrs old. They must stay together and are great with everyone including other ferrets. Thank you for your help, and if you need anyother info, let me know.Contact: Lance at clancewilson@yahoo.com. [20 January 2008]
Ollie (Columbia, SC) Ollie is an approximately one year old male ferret who has been neutered and descented. I recently became a single parent and can't keep up with all that he needs to be a happy ferret. He is very good with my children and is a joy to play with. He nees a loving home with plenty of love. We are in the Columbia area of SC.
Wicky, Fatso, and Stanley have a new home. [26 May 2008]
Tuesday has a new home. [26 May 2008]
Max (Age 5), Min (Age 5), Ben (Age 3), Jerry (Age 3) have a new home. [21 February 2008]
George and Gracie have a new home. [12 May 2008]
Thunder & Cinnamin have a new home. [25 February 2008]
Weezy and Tony have a new home. [11 February 2008]
Francesca (Chapel Hill, NC) has a new home! [30 January 2008]
Sneaky has a new home! [11 January 2008]
Ebony has a new home! [11 January 2008]
Wisper has a new home! [11 January 2008]
Mona Lisa has a new home! [11 January 2008]
In addition to the above, one hundred- twenty one (121) other ferrets have been successfully placed from this website since November, 2004 through December, 2007. Thank you for your help!
Other places to check:
- Orange County Animal Shelter
The Orange County Animal Shelter occasionally has ferrets and other small animals needing homes. They are located in Chapel Hill, NC. Please contact the Animal Shelter if you want to adopt; ferrets can arrive at any time!
Contact: The Orange County Animal Shelter can be reached at 919-967-7383. You can also check out their Petfinder site for a list of available animals.
- FGRH ferrets
There are always ferrets needing homes at Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven. Please see the available list.
Contact: Please fill out a Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven Adoption Form completely. FGRH is in Statesville and can often arrange transport to approved adopting homes. (14 March 2003)
- Eastern NC Ferrets Need Homes
Dook-n-Dance is a ferret shelter way out east, near Jacksonville. Contact Linda about adopting a Dook-n-Dance ferret. Contact information is on their website. (14 March 2003)
- Ferrets Located in Western NC
There is a new ferret rescue located in Asheville called Stolen Hearts Ferret Rescue. Inquire with them about adoptable ferrets. (31 October 2003)
- Hookup with Ferrets in Raleigh, NC
There is a ferret referral/placement service located in the Raleigh area. Please visit http://www.fuzzyconnection.com to get information about privately owned fuzzies.
- Everything Ferret has a section called Ferret Classifieds that lists ferrets needing homes and also prospective adopters.
- Pet Finder is an incredible website sponsored by the ASPCA. Shelters around the country list adoptable animals of all sorts, not just ferrets, here. Check it out!
- Do not forget to check your local newspaper classifieds. Often people giving up their ferrets will place newspaper ads. These ferrets haven't been screened by a shelter, but they still need a home. Be sure to examine the ferret, question the owner, and obtain veterinary information so that you know for certain the needs of the ferret when you adopt.
